Incorrect authorization in Apache Kafka



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-27309
CWE-ID CWE-863
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Apache Kafka
Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software

Vendor Apache Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Incorrect authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU95166

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27309

CWE-ID: CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information and modify data on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly control consumption of internal resources. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information and modify data on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Kafka: 3.5.0 - 3.6.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.apache.org/thread/6536rmzyg076lzzdw2xdktvnz163mjpy
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/12/3
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240705-0002/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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